Philips Rechargeable toothbrush HX1620 HX1620/05 User Manual

Product codes

HX1620/05

ENGLISH

General description (Fig. 1)

Brush head

Handle

Brush head storage pins

Charger pin

Charger

Important

Read this user manual carefully before you use the

appliance and save it for future reference.

Check if the voltage indicated on the bottom of

the charger corresponds to the local mains voltage

before you connect the appliance.

Keep the charger away from water. Do not place or

store it over or near water contained in a bathtub,

washbasin, sink etc. Do not immerse the charger in

water or any other liquid.

Never use the charger if it is damaged or if the

cord or plug is damaged.

The cord of the charger cannot be replaced. If the

cord is damaged, the charger must be discarded.

Make sure the socket is live when you recharge

the toothbrush. The electricity supply to sockets in

mirror cabinets over washbasins or shaver sockets

in bathrooms may be cut off when the light is

turned off.

If you have had oral or gum surgery in the previous

2 months, consult your dentist before you use the

toothbrush.

Do not use other brush heads than the ones

recommended by the manufacturer.

Replace the brush head every 3 months or sooner

if signs of wear appear, such as crushed or bent

bristles.

This appliance is not intended for use by persons

(including children) with reduced physical sensory

or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and

knowledge, unless they have been given supervision

or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a

person responsible for their safety.

Children should be supervised to ensure they do

not play with the appliance.

Electromagnetic fields (EMF)

This Philips appliance complies with all standards

regarding electromagnetic fields (EMF). If handled

properly and according to the instructions in this user

manual, the appliance is safe to use based on scientific

evidence available today.

Preparing for use
Charging the appliance

Charge the appliance for at least 16 hours before

you use it for the first time.

Make sure the appliance is switched off when you

start to charge it (Fig. 2).

When the battery is being charged, the green

indicator light is on (HX1630 only).

You can leave the toothbrush in the charger and let

it charge continuously.

Optimising the lifetime of the battery

After you have charged the toothbrush for the first time,

do not recharge it between brushings. Continue to use it

until the battery is empty before you recharge it again.

Recharge the appliance when the motor almost

stops running.

Repeat this procedure three times in a row.

To extend the lifetime of the battery, repeat this

procedure every 6 months.
Using the appliance

To mount the brush head on the toothbrush, insert

it into the bayonet catch and turn it clockwise a

quarter turn (Fig. 3).

This prevents the brush head from becoming detached

due to vibration.

Put toothpaste on the brush head.

Place the brush head in your mouth (Fig. 4).

Press the on/off button to switch on the

toothbrush and start to brush your teeth (Fig. 5).

For the best brushing method and the minimum

brushing time, see ‘Brushing tips’.

Brushing tips

Brushing method

Place the brush head against the tooth in such a

way that it covers the surface of the tooth as well

as the gum line (Fig. 6).

Hold the brush head in this position for a

few seconds and then move on to the next

tooth (Fig. 7).

The round brush head removes plaque from the teeth

and beneath the gum line.

The individually moving Active Tip cleans between the

teeth.

Guide the brush head carefully along the teeth and

molars (Fig. 8).

Tip: Make sure you clean all surfaces of the teeth (inside,

outside and chewing surface) as well as the gum line

properly. A fixed brushing pattern prevents you from skipping

certain areas.

Tip: For optimal dental hygiene, use dental floss and

toothpicks in addition to the electric toothbrush.

Minimum brushing time

A brushing time of 2 minutes is generally long enough

to clean your teeth properly. If you want, you can brush

longer than 2 minutes for an even more thorough clean.

A red indicator light will blink to indicate that 2

minutes have passed (HX1630 only).

Note: If plaque is removed properly, the gums will have a

pink colour and will firmly surround the teeth. Healthy gums

do not bleed when you eat or brush your teeth.

Note: If your gums bleed slightly the first few times you use

this toothbrush, this bleeding will generally stop after a few

days. If your gums continue to bleed, consult your dentist or

dental hygienist.

Gum protection

The Gum Protection system guarantees that you

will not exert too much pressure on the teeth and

gums.

If you exert too much pressure on the toothbrush,

you will feel and hear a click when the brush

head flexes backwards. As soon as you reduce the

pressure, the brush head will return to its normal

position. This will protect your gums (Fig. 9)

Note: This will probably happen a few times when you

first start using the brush. After some time you will have

discovered the optimal brushing pressure and the brush

head will flex backwards less often.

Cleaning and storage

Switch on the toothbrush and rinse the brush head

under a hot tap (max. 60

C). (Fig. 10)

Switch off the toothbrush. Detach the brush head

and rinse the inside of the brush head (Fig. 11).

Switch on the toothbrush and rinse the drive

shaft under the tap to remove toothpaste

residues (Fig. 12).

Store the brush head on the brush head storage pin

on the charger.

Clean the charger with a moist cloth (Fig. 13).

Unplug the charger before you start to clean it.

Replacement

Replace the brush head every 3 months for the

best brushing results.

Also replace the brush head when the bristles start

to bend outwards.

You can obtain new brush heads from the shop where

you purchased the toothbrush.

All round Philips replacement brush heads can be used.

Environment
Do not throw away the appliance with the normal

household waste at the end of its life, but hand it in

at an official collection point for recycling. By doing

this, you help to preserve the environment (Fig. 14).

The built-in rechargeable battery contains

substances that may pollute the environment.

Always remove the battery before you discard the

appliance and hand it in at an official collection

point. Dispose of the battery at an official collection

point for batteries. If you have trouble removing the

battery, you can also take the appliance to a Philips

service centre. The staff of this centre will remove

the battery for you and will dispose of it in an

environmentally safe way.
Disposal of the battery

Make sure the battery is completely empty when you

dispose of it.

Let the appliance run until it stops before you

remove the battery.

Open the handle. (Fig. 15)

Use a screwdriver to pry the battery out of the

battery holder (Fig. 16).

The toothbrush is no longer watertight once

the housing of the toothbrush has been open. When

you open the housing, your guarantee becomes invalid.

Guarantee & service

If you need information or if you have a

problem, please visit the Philips website at

www.philips.com or contact the Philips Customer Care

Centre in your country (you find its phone number in

the worldwide guarantee leaflet). If there is no Customer

Care Centre in your country, go to your local Philips

dealer or contact the Service Department of Philips

Domestic Appliances and Personal Care BV.

Troubleshooting

If you are unable to solve your problem with the

information below, please contact the nearest Philips

service centre or the Philips Customer Care Centre in

your country. You can also contact us online at www.

philips.com.

Problem

Solution

The toothbrush

does not work

at all, although it

has been in the

charger overnight.

Make sure that the plug of the

charger is properly inserted into

the wall socket.

Make sure the socket is live (see

chapter ‘Important’).
Make sure the toothbrush is

switched off and recharge it for

at least 16 hours.

The motor of the

toothbrush works,

but the brush head

doesn’t.

Check if the brush head has

been properly attached to

appliance (see also chapter ‘Using

the appliance’).

The brushing

power of the

toothbrush has

greatly decreased.

The toothbrush must be

recharged. If you normally leave

the toothbrush in the charger

continuously, you may have to

extend the lifetime of the battery

as described in chapter ‘Preparing

for use’.

The toothbrush

doesn’t clean my

teeth as well as

before.

Replace the brush head.

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